Plastics, or polymers as scientists call them, are the unsung heroes of modern technology. They’re everywhere – from the sleek smartphones we can’t live without to the high-speed microchips powering our devices. But there’s a catch. Despite their versatility and convenience, common polymers are terrible at dealing with heat. This is where researchers from UMass

Imagine a world where cancer treatment is not only highly effective but also targeted directly at tumors, leaving healthy cells unharmed. This groundbreaking vision is steadily becoming a reality thanks to the innovative work of MIT engineers. “There’s a lot of promise with the nanoparticle systems we’ve been developing…” Over the past decade, Institute Professor

Do you remember the anxiety of feeling left out as a child? A recent study from the University of Georgia delves into how this fear of rejection impacts children’s behavior within their peer groups. The research sheds light on how kids navigate the intricate social dynamics of conformity and rejection sensitivity, offering valuable insights for

Imagine a future where space exploration is powered not by heavy, expensive solar cells from Earth, but by solar panels made from the very dust beneath our feet – or rather, beneath our feet if we were on the Moon. This futuristic vision is not as far-fetched as it may seem. In fact, researchers like

Wildfires are not just about the flames and smoke billowing into the sky. They have a hidden impact that goes beyond what meets the eye – affecting our mental health in ways we might not even realize. Imagine this: you see the orange glow on the horizon, smell the acrid scent of burning trees, and